James has practiced in the area of Worker’s Compensation for over 49 years and has represented various self-insured employers and insurance companies. He is of counsel to the firm and continues to defend claims before the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency in the State of Michigan. He is also admitted to practice in the tribal court before the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He has been listed consistently in “Best Lawyers in America” for Workers’ Compensation Law since 2008.

Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 1970
University of Detroit, B.S., 1964

Memberships
State Bar of Michigan, Workers’ Compensation Section
Michigan Self-Insurers’ Association
Macomb County Bar Association
American Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section
American Law Firm Association, Workers’ Compensation Practice Group
Defense Research Institute
National Council of Self-Insureds
International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Admitted to practice in tribal court
Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, University of Detroit

Practice Areas
Workers’ Compensation Law